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AK53 UHR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

88,984 mi
Last recorded88,984 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 UHR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 88,984 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 88,557 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 88,557 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 88,551 miles
Pass 1 May 2023 87,418 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 86,154 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 86,097 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill ) Marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill ) Marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot Pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 82,963 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-body corrosion and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 82,915 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion within engine bay

head lights hazed

under body corrosion

Pass 17 May 2019 73,919 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s inner sill and floor area covered in after market coating, obscuring full inspection.

Pass 29 May 2018 73,596 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

All welded repairs painted and covered preventing a full vehicle inspection.

Fail 15 May 2018 73,584 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering under car sill/floor as marked (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle slower (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering floor/under car sill/outrigger as marked (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering under car sill/floor as marked (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 31 May 2017 72,913 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 71,994 miles

Light corrosion to vehicle underside.

Slight wear in N/S/R Anti-roll bar drop link.

Pass 18 May 2015 70,424 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 67,528 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2013 65,063 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 62,807 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

O/S/F wheel nut washer loose.incorrect wheel nut fitted.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 58,788 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 51,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 51,225 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 42,356 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 36,828 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 36,161 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 36,160 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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AK53 UHR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 60,251 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK53 UHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK53 UHR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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